Ford Explorer: Steering Column / Removal and Installation - Steering Column Upper Shaft

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual / Chassis / Steering System / Steering Column / Removal and Installation - Steering Column Upper Shaft

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

  1. Remove the steering column.
    Refer to: Steering Column (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).
  1.   WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

    1. Remove and discard the steering column shaft bolt.
    1. Separate the steering column lower shaft coupler from the steering column upper shaft.
      Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
  1. Remove the steering column upper shaft.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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